Want to be a 2026 FIFA World Cup volunteer? Here’s everything you need to know

Volunteerapplicationsforthe2026FIFAWorldCupopenMonday,Aug.11forallhostcities,includingDallas. The16hostcitieswillneedanestimated65,000volunteerstostaffthebiggestWorldCupeverheld,saidNinaVaca,NorthTexasFIFAWorldCupOrganizingCommitteeco-chair.Dallaswillneedapproximately6,000volunteers.Itisexpectedtobethesecond-mostofanycityafterNewYork/NewJersey,whichishostingnextyear’sfinal. “OurvolunteerprogramissuchacriticalpieceoftheFIFAWorldCupexperience,”Vacasaid.“Itisanincredibleopportunityforthecityaswewelcometheworld.” Related:MeetNinaVacaandDanHunt,theduobringinga‘World-classWorldCup’toDallasSportsRoundup GetthelatestD-FWsportsnews,analysisandopiniondeliveredstraighttoyourinbox.Plus,KevinSherrington’sALaCarte. Here’severythingyouneedtoknowaboutthevolunteerprogramforthe2026WorldCup: Whatisit?FIFAcallsitsvolunteers“theteamthatbringsFIFA’stournamentstolife.”Volunteersfornextyear’sWorldCupwillbeta